Aung San Suu Kyi interview

Aung San Suu Kyi interview; ENGLAND: Oxfordshire: Oxford: INT Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese Opposition Leader) interview SOT re being back after 24 years - the whole of England seems to be cleaner - city councils are taking more care re this was your home - happiest memories centered on this place - I was carefree - lovely memories of the College re reaction to how been received across Europe - I was a little surprised - I know they were supportive - didn't expect such warmth and caring - The people that I met in the streets amazingly warm and friendly re one of the most difficult periods - don't think of it as perilous - I think of it as a challenge re challenge for your president - I don't think he should see that as a challenge to him - I don't think he should see the reception as a challenge to him - recognition how the world wants Burma to change re optimism - A lot of people don't want to help Burma but think there will be opportunities, specially business - I want democracy friendly investment and aid re speak up for Burma - Always spoken out - We want to take a balanced view of situation - In the North, concerned about refugees - was asked by a student why I hadn't condemned Burmese military - we want to bring about reconciliation - need to study roots of conflict - anxious there should be independent monitoring there - different sides re those who fled Burma, is it time to come home? - I've been asked this question, you must make the decision - I can't say what the right time is for them - I don't know what they want from Burma - whatever decision they make - they must take responsibility re you wouldn't say it's time to join me? - only present to them the improvements have been, progress made and opportunities will be open to them - can't speak for everybody re personal sacrifices - I've said very often I don't look at it as a sacrifice, it was choice - It must have mattered to my childr...